Events – for members
The walks listed below are primarily for members only, but if you wish to attend as a visitor or guest please send an email to outings@sos.org.uk giving your name and which outing you’d like to attend. Parents and/or guardians of children (under 18) wishing to attend an outing or event should contact us to discuss appropriate arrangements. Contact details can be found in our Safeguarding policy. Please note that no dogs are allowed on SOS walks.
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| 25 Jan 2025 | SOS CONFERENCE | ||||||||||||
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| 08 Feb 2025 | Dungeness area plus RSPB Reserve | ||||||||||||
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| Meet at 09.30 in the car park of the Old Lighthouse at Dungeness. Will start with a short seawatch and check of the Observatory area/and or fishing boats (shingle terrain) before moving onto the RSPB Reserve. Membership cards needed, or fee payable. Reserve has visitor centre and toilets, hides and good paths.
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| 09 Feb 2025 | Arun Valley & The Burgh, West Sussex. | ||||||||||||
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| Meet at 10.00 hrs at the Triangle, Peppering Lane, Burpham. All day (4.5 miles am and less than 2 miles pm). Checking out the Arun Valley for Bewick's Swans, Siberian Chiffchaff and Cattle Egret in the morning, then a stroll around The Burgh for raptors, owls etc.
Winter clothing and good footwear. Rugged terrain.
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| 11 Feb 2025 | FEBRUARY MIDWEEK WALK | ||||||||||||
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| Meet outside in the courtyard at 10.00 hrs when the reserve opens. A small entry fee is payable by card. This half day walk is along flat gritted paths (prob two/three miles) but will be muddy in places so good walking boots are recommended. There are several hides along the route. Snacks and drinks are available, as are toilets.
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| 23 Feb 2025 | Chichester Marina, West Sussex | ||||||||||||
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| Meet at 10.00 hrs in Chichester Marina entrance car park (small charge) Approach road from A286. Walk to Westlands along canal, Marina channel and Birdham Pool, returning via lock & hide at Marina. There are toilets on this walk. Half day, approx. 3 miles.
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| 05 Mar 2025 | MARCH MIDWEEK WALK | ||||||||||||
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| Meet at 10.30 hrs on Pett Level Road at "Toot Rock", just east of Pett Level village. (What3words: undercuts,stuffy,flocking). NOT the layby further on by the pools. A walk of about three miles along the sea wall and back, returning about 2-2.30 pm. The tide will be ideal to see a good variety of waders and offshore seabirds, with plenty of interest on the inland lagoons and fields too. No public toilets, but we will break for refreshments at the eastern end, where there is a cafe. Telescopes will be very useful. Level walking on a good path but a small flight of steps to climb. Warm clothing advised, even if not a cold day, but wellies not needed.
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